Lapis is an opaque gemstone that may range from light to dark blue, but is typically seen as more of navy in color. The blue color is due to the presence of lazurite, and It has deposits of several other minerals, calcite and pyrite. The presence of pyrite is what gives it is glittery luster. We carry only grade A to grade B lapis gemstones, and we have many beautiful lapis pendants to match our bead selection. Learn more in our gemstone glossary.

What You're Saying About our Lapis Beads

Blue Lapis Rounds

Needed a deep blue, quality bead for fundraiser items I was working on. I have purchased other lapis, but found these to be remarkably good color with just a hint of the gold accent. Very good quality. Will order them again.

- Nancy Newby from Oswego, KS

Quality at Aunties is why I buy here!!

When someone finds out that I make my jewelry they ask where I get my beads. I get beads from various sources but when I want gemstones of good quality at good prices - I go to Aunties. Other sites might have bigger inventories and offer incentives to buy in larger quantities - but you never know what each strand will look like, and how many of the beads you can use. With Aunties, I can trust that the gemstones I buy will be quality beads!! These Blue Lapis beads are a perfect example!!

- Eileen Prendergast from New Lenox, Il

Lovely Lapis beads

I was very impressed with the quality of these beads, considering their low price. Not only are they uniform in size, the color match is consistant throughout the entire strand. What a find!